Anto (BHC Youth Minister) has written and led a course for our 14-18s in Ichthus called Digi-Christians – A study on being Christian in a world full of digital technologies. It’s very good, and older people might find it insightful too!
In session 5 on Distraction, Anto writes:
When I think of how we are all distracted by technology, the story of Martha always pops into my jead. When Jesus came to visit, she was unable to stop, pause, and focus on Him. Her behavious struck so many people who read this passage that “A LA MARTHA” became almost an expression of business and distraction!
Today’s scripture: Luke 10: 38-42
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
